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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1908

Page

8

Pigeon Point Shack Dwellers Granted Noninterference

Shack dwellers who moved to Pigeon Point near the Duwamish river will not be molested by the health department after a morning sanitary inspection. The party, led by M. T. Stevens and including C B Praseh and A. Brammer, along with Health Commissioner Crichton and H W Powell, found no cause to pursue complaints raised by Councilman Wardell.

Pigeon Point Duwamish Health Department M. T. Stevens C. RB. Praseh A. Brammer Department Health Cou. Wisaioner Crichton H. W. Powell Wardell

Picnic for Waitresses Home Fund Plans Dance

The waitresses union of Seattle will host a basket picnic and dance at Wildwood park tomorrow to raise funds for a proposed home at Mount Baker park. They have $2,000 toward a $5,000 goal and aim to start building next spring once paid in full. Steamers Wildwood and Haas will transport attendees.

Mount Baker Park Waitresses’ Union of Seattle Wildwood Park Wildwood and Haas

Asahel Curtis Lectures on Mount Baker in October

Asahel Curtis will deliver an illustrated lecture titled With the Mountaineers on Mount Baker on Friday evening October 2 at 8 16 in the assembly room of the Unitarian church in Boylatenay and Olive. The talk will feature stereopticon views from the society trip to Mount Baker.

Asahel Curtis Mount Baker Unitarian Church Boylatenay Olive At Society

Foraker in Hot Water in Ohio Political Scrutiny

Ohio Supreme Court records show no appearance by United States Senator Foraker as attorney for Standard Oil before state legislature since 1896, contradicting his claim of Archbold correspondence tied to national work. Hearst reading of Archbold letters fuels Ohio political sensation as Foraker acknowledges copies.

United Prem Cincinnati Ohie Supreme Court United States J. B. Foraker Standard of Company Foraker Ohio Cincinnati Traction Company John F. Archbold Standard Oil Company Archbold William Randolph Hearst

Dana’s Bail Set After False Pretenses Conviction

Judge Frater fixed the bail of W. J. Dana at 2600 dollars after a Thursday conviction for obtaining money under false pretenses. Dana was tried for dishonestly securing 200 dollars in a real estate deal and his case will be appealed.

W. J. Dana Frater Dana

Municipal garbage bond measure to go to vote

A city council debate centers on a bonding bill for a municipal garbage collection and destruction system. The council plans to decide at the regular meeting Monday night and seek voter approval at the fall election.

Murphy

Matinee Speedway Held by Seattle Club at Western Grounds

The Seattle Speedway club hosted a matinee at the Western won Pair association grounds featuring trotting and pacing events. Notable races included 3 minute trot 2:40 trot and a pair of free-for-all pace events with a tal match race between Swift water Bill owned by Mr. Folsom of Kent and Father B. owned by R W Thompson. Judges were C B Vander J D Farrell and Oliver C McGtivra.

Seattle Western Won Pair Association Swiftwater Bill Mr. Folsom Kent R. W. Thompson C. B. Vander J. D. Farrell Oliver C. McGtivra

Longshoremen Union Convention Opens Next Monday

Pacific longshoremen unions prepare to convene in the city starting next Monday. The session is expected to address major issues tied to the ongoing strike at sound points and related labor matters.

the Pacific Sound Points

University figures address roads at Chamber meeting

S C Lancaster of the university spoke on roads at the wing of the Fo as sociation In Member of Commerce last night. The following were etc: E W Libby Kane president, Joel Shoemaker and C F White vice presidents, C M Williams B W Baker A B Calder Seattle A B Kegwin Kel so L G Monroe Spokane executive committee.

S.C. Lancaster University On Fo Association Commerce E. WH. Libby Kane Joel Shoemaker F. White C. M. Williams B. W. Baker A. B. Calder Seattle A. B. Kegwin Kelso L. G. Monroe Spokane

De Bruler Named Chairman of State Republican Committee

Fillies De Bruler elected chairman of the Republican state central committee with J. W. Lyson named secretary and James D. Hoge treasurer. Headquarters to be opened at the Brunewick hotel.

Fillies de Bruler Republican State Central Committee J. W. Lyson James D. Hoge Brunewick Hotel

Nadeau Pushes Albatross to Seattle for Fair

J. A. Nadeau seeks to station the United States fish hatchery steamer Albatross in Seattle during the fair. Barton W. Everman of the Bureau of Fisheries said he believes his department would consent.

J. A. Nadeau United States Seattle Barton W. Everman Bureau of Fisheries

Missionaries’ Petition Sparks China Development Company Mission

The China Development Company formed with $1,000 capital to spread tin-ones a Sight. M. Kees of Portland will go to Canton to lead the work. Vashon sets Seattle Day for October 15 at the annual fruit fair, with October 14–16 events.

Canton China China Development Company M. Kees Portland Vashon Seattle

Sound Pirate Sentenced to Prison Over Theft Case

Charles Turner, one of the sound pirates captured by Deputy Sheriff Hill last Saturday, was sentenced by Judge Prater this morning to a term of one to ten years in the penitentiary. Companion R. Alcott likely to be sent to Mercer Island facility.

Charles Turner Hill Prater Turner Tin R. Alcott Mercer

Woodinville Man Run Down by Switch Engine

A Woodinville resident, Anderton, was struck by a switch engine on Railroad Way and suffered severe foot injuries. Emergency treatment at Providence Hospital indicated amputation may be required.

Anderton Woodinville, Wash Providence Hospital

Accused Negress Pleads Guilty in Larceny Case

Ella Mell, arrested by Patrolman Deigh on several street thefts, pleaded guilty in Judge Carroll's court to larceny from the person. She was fined 100 dollars.

Ella Mell Deigh

Manufacturers' Banquet at Hotel Lincoln Tonight

The Manufacturers' Association of Seattle will hold its annual banquet tonight at the Hotel Lincoln starting at 7 o'clock. Steamer Rainier arrived at Hallard today to load lumber for San Francisco and Pedro.

Lincoln Manufacturers’ Association of Seattle Rainier Hallard San Francisco Pedro

Severe early season blizzard grips Alaska ranges

Raging blizzard traps Waldborg to Workman area with winds and snowdrifts up to fifteen feet. Government lines down and United Signal Corp crews deployed to restore communications. Temperatures plummet to three below zero.

Waldbhz Alaska Here Workman United Signal Corp Hnew

Terry McKune Appointed Regular League Umpire

Terry McKune, once a popular little ball player sidelined by an injured leg, has been named a regular league umpire by President Lucas and will finish the season in that role. Englishman reading a sign protests as a judge asks how they knew he was coming.

Terry McKune Lucas

Delegates Form Northwest Light & Power Association

Delegates meeting at the Butler hotel formed a permanent group named the Northwest Light & Power association. Arthur Gunn of Wenatchee Electric was elected president. A banquet will be tendered tonight at the Hotel Butler by Beatle Electric and Beatle Tacoma Power.

Northwest Light & Power Association Butler Hotel AYP Arthur Gunn Wenatchee Electric Company Beattle Electric Company Beatle Tacoma Power Company Butler

Esperanto Society Seethes Toward Reorganization in Seattle

The Yearly Meeting of the Esperanto Society in Seattle reports a partial reorganization after a difficult year. Charles E. Randall as president and Florence Tarrant as vice president lead a push to recruit members, secure a central meeting space, and prepare for the A Y P exposition and the fifth international Esperanto congress at Chautauqua, N Y, drawing wide participation from Reperantists worldwide.

Esperanto Society Seattle Esperanto Society Chamber of Commerce Charles E. Randall Florence Tarrant Victor A. Welman Seattle Chautauqua Esperanto Association of North America Chautauqua Society

Wright brothers prepare for next flight after Wright accident

Orville Wright plans no design changes after his brother Wilbur prepares to fly again in Le Mans. Volunteers offer to accompany him but Wright will go alone with ballast sand. Lieut Selfridge’s funeral plans await his parents return. Washington considers halting French experiments and bringing Wilbur back to Fort Myer.

United Press Lemans France Orville Wright Lieut. Selfridge Wilbur Wright Wright Lieut Selfridge San Franaco U.S. Washington Fort Myer Charles KR. Flint New York Wright Brothers

Police Hero Receives Reward Kiss in Public

In Montrio California Patrick H Herlihy a San Francisco policeman earned a reward for saving Miss Elizabeth Moor a Guerneville music teacher. While canoeing on the Russian River a gale capsized their craft and Herlihy leaped in to drag the half drowned woman to shore.

United Press Montrio Cal Patrick H. Herlihy San Francisco Elizabeth Moor Guerneville Herlihy Miss Moor Russian River

Milwaukee May Use Electricity On Its Line

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Sway board in Milwaukee is expected to authorize electrification of its Pacific coast extension through the Bitter Root mountains in Idaho. Officials report feasible cost estimates and note electric power would eliminate smoke in tunnels and improve passenger comfort across several thousand feet of mountain grades.

Milwaukee Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Pacific Coast Bitter Root Mountains Idaho

Desperate man captured after night's siege in Wisconsin

George Smith aged 40? held a posse at bay at the Grabow home in Waukesha Wisconsin firing on Sheriff Geo Dwinnell and injuring him. At dawn deputies closed in and captured Smith after a tense barricade and gunfire. Mrs Grabow and her daughter Olga were shot earlier with Mrs Grabow dying.

United Press Waukesha Wis George Smith Juling Grabow Olga Geo. Dwinnell Mra. Grabow Smith Grabow Dwinnell

Captains Yagi and Bho Sugitara Survive War Time Death Hoaxes

At the Great Northern docks Captain M Yagi and Purser Bho Sugitara of the Aki Maru are alive after being presumed dead in the Russo Japanese war. They were aboard a Japanese transport sunk in battle. relatives mourned and erected memorials. Now they celebrate their survival and the paid tombstone tribute.

Seven Seas M. Yagi Bho Sugitara Great Northern Yagi

Blind Senator Gore to Speak Here at Dreamland

United States Senator Gore of Oklahoma the blind orator will address the Dreamland rink next Thursday night under the King County Democratic Central committee. Gore is described as a wizard with words and facts and one of the Union’s most eloquent speakers. His notable democracy convention speech sparked wide demonstrations and is recalled alongside his filibuster stand with Senator La Follette during the Aldrich currency bill fight.

United States Gore Oklahoma Dreamland Rink King County Democratic Central Committee Firyan Washington Union LaFollette Senate

Plants to Reward Deserving Pupils at Sunday School Rally

First Christian church hosting a Sunday school rally gives a plant to every child who brings two guests. Winners nurture their plant under a nursery expert, with a flower carnival planned when blossoms appear and a program from the primary department highlighting Sunday school work.

First Christian Church

Northern Pacific Buys 1200 Acre Bay Front for San Francisco Terminal

Railroad circles report the Northern Pacific purchased 1200 acres of water front on San Francisco Bay to secure a terminal in the city. The site was bought supposedly for the Hotaling railroad merger of several small lines in the state.

United Press Ban Francisco San Francisco Bay Northern Pacific Hotaling

Lincoln School class elections announced figures

Class elections at Lincoln School yielded results for juniors and sophomores. Juniors elected Iyde Rose as president Louie Ingersoll as vice president Helen Murphy as secretary Thadine Loveless as treasurer Charles Powell and Everett Fenton as editors. Sophomores chose Clarence Bryant as president Fay Fitch as vice president Varn Woodsman as secretary and George Fallis as treasurer.

Lincoln School Iyde Rose Louie Ingersoll Helen Murphy Thadine Loveless Charles Powell Everett Fenton Clarencé Bryant Fay Fitch Varn Woodsman George Fallis

Corn Statistics Confusion Corrected Lead States

The Star reports a correction on corn production rankings noting Iowa led, Illinois second, with Iowa producing over 373 million bushels to Illinois 347 million. The transposed names caused the error in the prior summary.

Illinois Lowa Hlineis

Independence Party Loses Nevada Election Ballot Access

Reno Sept. 19 It is thought the Independence party cannot participate in the November election in Nevada due to failure to attest 10 percent of voters expressing support to place its nominees on the state ballot.

United Press Reno Ther Independence Party Nevada Ucket

Kidnapping Fear Drives Move of Arvilia Bell

In Denver on September 19 Father J A Ryan prepared to place Arvilia Bell in Canyon City’s Cholastica academy for her protection. The transfer followed consent from the child's mother and state child protection officials after the priest removed the girl from a detention home. The mother alleges ties to T M Barnardall of Pittsburgh and seeks a secure upbringing.

United Press Denver J. A. Ryan St. Leo's Church Arvilia Bell Cora Bell Martinie J. Cholastica’s Academy Canyon City Ryan Father Ryan Whitehead State Bureau of Child and Animal Protection T. M. Barnadall Pittsburg

Washington Delegates Named for Trans-Mississippi Congress

Gov Mead appoints Washington delegates to the Trans-Mississippi Congress in San Francisco occurring October 6 to 10. Named are Johan L. Wilson Judge Thomas Burke EB Brehn M Augustine N H Latimer le Steinweg J C McChesney P H W Rows with locations Seattle North Yakima Everett Ellensburg.

Washington Gov. Mead San Francisco Johan L. Wilson Thomas Burke EB. Brehn M. B. Augustine N. H. Latimer Seattle le Steinweg North Yakima J. C. McChesney Everett P. H. W. Rows Ellensburg

Republican precinct committee men meet at headquarters

Republican precinct committee men held a 1 pm meeting today at headquarters in the Oriental building.

Republican Oriental Building

Rates Propose Bounty On Rats Signed By Acting Mayor

Acting Mayor H Gill signed an ordinance yesterday approving a 1000 dollar bounty on rats as a plague protective measure. The measure aims to reduce rat infestation and protect public health in the city.

H. ©. Gill

Mount Zion Baptist Church to Install Rev. W. H. Thomas

Rev. W. H. Thomas will be installed as permanent pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church at Eleventh Ave and BE Union Street tomorrow at 3 o'clock. Rev. J. L. Whitman of First Baptist Church will preach the installation sermon. Thomas is a University of Richmond graduate and has led a rapid growth in the congregation.

W. H. Thomas Mount Zion Baptist Church BE. Union J. L. Whitman First Baptist Church Permon Mr. Thomas University of Richmond

Insurance Leaders Dine With New York Executive

Charles Jerome Edwards of New York, president of the National Insurance Underwriters association, was guest of honor at a Rainier Club banquet hosted by the Wilson Life Insurance Underwriters association last night.

Charles Jerome Edwards New York National Insurance Underwriters Association Rainier Club Wi On Life Insurance

New Year Services Set by Congregation Bikur Cholum

Congregation Bikur Cholum will hold New Year services at Christen gen's hall Broadway and Madison 1 and at its Synagogue 1300 Washington et starting Friday evening Sept 25 1908 at 6 30 p m with sessions Saturday and Sunday Tickets available from H Kessler 1104 1st Ave 1 2 p m and 5 6 p m.

Bikur Cholum Christengen's Broadway Madison Our Washington Et H. Kessler 1St Ave

Snohomish Carnival Ends With Local Cornet Band

Bothell reports the Snohomish carnival wraps up as the local cornet band serves as the week’s big musical attraction. Members return home tonight.

Campaign to raise funds begins in downtown

A downtown fundraising effort kicks off soon to support a community project. Organizers plan activities aimed at gathering donations from residents and local businesses to back the initiative.

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